Name: Walker Pumpkin Bash
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Nonla Burger is a modern diner experience with an "old school" twist! Located on the Westside of Downtown Grand Rapids. Nonla Burger offers quality food and service, with affordable pricing. Come join the fun you won't regret it.

Nonla Burger

West Side pizza joint offers fresh-made pizzas, breadsticks, pasta, sandwiches and salads, for pickup or delivery.

Fratelli's Italian Kitchen

TreeRunner Grand Rapids features an extensive aerial park with over 70 obstacles and zip lines, designed to test your balance, strength, and courage. With trails ranging from beginner to expert levels, it caters to a wide range of skill levels and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer looking for a little adventure, there’s something for everyone.

The park is an ideal destination for families, groups of friends, or even corporate team-building events, providing an engaging environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork. The beautiful, wooded setting offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing guests to connect with nature while having a blast.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is your ultimate destination for unforgettable outdoor high ropes and ziplining adventures, catering to ages 7 and up with multiple skill levels.

Spread over 158 acres, the park features a diverse array of thoughtfully curated gardens and breathtaking outdoor sculptures. Visitors can stroll through various themed gardens, each designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Noteworthy among them is the serene Japanese Garden, which offers a harmonious blend of traditional design and natural beauty.

For modern art aficionados, the sculpture park showcases an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden provides an engaging experience for younger visitors, making it a family-friendly destination.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is also acclaimed for its dynamic exhibitions and year-round events, ensuring there's always something new to explore. Whether you're a local looking for a serene day out or a tourist seeking a distinctive cultural experience, this park is a must-visit.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

There are many areas within Meijer Gardens to explore, including five indoor gardens: The Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Victorian Garden Parlor, the nation’s largest Carnivorous Plant House, etc.

The Mitten Brewing Company is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery and pizzeria located in historic Engine House #9, a Victorian-era firehouse and Grand Rapids Landmark. Since opening in October 2012, they've become known for their classic style beers with a twist and gourmet pizzas.

The Mitten Brewing Company

The Mitten Brewing Company Facility Tour

Meat & whiskey lovers, rejoice! Butcher’s Union offers a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare and more than 100 whiskey selections. It was ranked one of Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest eateries in 2023. Located in the bustling Bridge Street entertainment district, this modern gastropub provides a cozy, intimate respite for dinner, and also serves lunch on Saturdays. Fish, poultry and pasta dishes complement the meat offerings, and you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails, wine and draft beers in addition to whiskey.

Butcher's Union

Tillie Ruth's is a local coffee, tea, and sandwich shop located within the Bridge Street Market.

Tillie Ruth's Coffee at Bridge St. Market

Only 1.5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, this family owned bowling center has 16 lanes, a bar and food. Great for private parties with groups of 10 to 100 people.

Wengers Bowling Center

Strategically placed at the gateway to Grand Rapids’ historic Westside, The Knickerbocker is a taste of many world traditions that have been rediscovered and presented with a fresh perspective. Enjoy a full drink menu including craft beer, artisan spirits, handcrafted cocktails, wine and cider. The Knickerbocker presents a rustic, seasonal menu showcasing local and regional agriculture, old world techniques with a fresh perspective; including nose to tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire.

New Holland - The Knickerbocker

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Pumpkin Bash 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 10-11:30 am, at Walker Community Park (700 Cummings Ave NW). The change was made due to the ongoing construction of the new Walker Library.

Pumpkin Bash is our inaugural fall kickoff! Kids can enjoy free mini pumpkins, donuts, cider, a petting zoo, a pumpkin decorating station, trick-or-treating, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

Walker Pumpkin Bash

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